1:24,000 Scale USGS quadrangle maps of the mountains around Taos, New Mexico including the Santa Fe National Forest, Carson National Forest and San Isabel National Forest, sent to you on CD-ROM.  $18.95 

New Mexico truly is the Land of Enchantment. It boasts many different climates and cultures, and offers much to hikers. You can hike through caves, atop tall mountains, and around ancient ruins. Taos, New Mexico -  a dazzling winter playground also supports many summer activities, including whitewater rafting, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, and trout fishing.

Called "The Soul of the Southwest," Taos has a rich history. Thousands of years ago, nomadic hunter-gathers came through this region, leaving arrowheads and pictographs for future settlers to find. Later, about 900 years ago, the Taos and Picuris Pueblo people moved into their villages.

A rich landscape provides a solid, yet beautiful backdrop for Taos throughout its history. The tallest mountains in New Mexico tower majestically in the northeast. To the southwest are horizontal waves of high mesa desert and the thick shadow of the Rio Grande Gorge. Above, the endless southwest sky throws shadows and light over the entire scene.

Taos is actually a blend of several close-knit communities that, together, provide visitors with a world of infinitely varied experiences. Taos Pueblo is an ancient living Indian village that has stood unchanged for centuries. Many of the old adobe buildings that now house shops and galleries were once the homes of some of Taos' leading citizens - Kit Carson, among them.

Although the high country (12,000 to 13,000 feet) is still snowy in early June, by late June, Williams Lake Trail is usually clear to the lake, 4 miles above Taos Ski Valley. This intermediate hike features abundant chipmunks, whistling marmots, seasonal wildflowers, a waterfall, and the lake, beautifully framed under Wheeler Peak--the state's highest point at 13,161 feet.

In this part of New Mexico, you'll see some of the oldest rocks in the southwest - quartz and feldspar that date back two billion years. Look for special Enchanted Circle markers to help guide your way.   Northern Pueblos & Bandelier offers stunning views and a 'foreign world' of sovereign nations with their own languages, traditions and customs.  Check out the beautiful area where the Great Plains Meet The Rocky Mountains.  A vast 500-mile prairie lay in between, with mountains to pass and rivers to ford.   Drive through Taos Canyon to the majestic Moreno Valley and continue past the dramatic granite walls.

The variety and quality of area fishing spots--with native cutthroat and brown trout as well as stocked fish--make Taos an angler's haven.  Taos has a wealth of mountain bike terrain. Bring your own wheels or rent them in town.   Wheeler Peak, the highest in New Mexico at 13,161 feet, is visible from the National Forest Scenic Byway.  Some of the oldest rocks in the southwest - quartz and feldspar that date back two billion years can be found here. .

Maybe you are interested in hiking to the very top of New Mexico highest mountain in the State is Wheeler Peak (at 13,161 feet), which hides in the range northeast of the Town of Taos. It's accessible from trails beginning at the Village of Taos Ski Valley. Start early and allow a full day to truly enjoy the experience. If you don't have that much time, try the Williams Lake Trail, a four mile hike from the Village.

Our map reveals the Taos vicinity in detail and reveals the Santa Fe National Forest, Carson National Forest, Taos, Fernando Mountains, Rancho del Rio Grande, Rio Puble, Vadito, Penasco, Dixon, Picuris Pueblo, Carro de la Rana, Sebastian Martin, Eagle Nest Lake, San Isabel National Forest, Glorieta Mesa, Pecso Pueblo, Las Vegas City,  Teclote, Tres Hermanos Creek, San Geronimo, Carreton Canyon, Johnson Mesa, Pecos River, Alexander Valle, Lose trigos, santa Fe County, San Miguel County and the Pecos River.

Are looking for a seamless map of the mountains around Taos New Mexico?  We can send to you, on CD-ROM, a mosaic map compiled from Individual 1:24,000 Scale USGS quadrangle maps.  A hyperlink to a free viewing program is included which allows dynamic panning, zooming, measuring and printing on-demand.

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Note: If you wish, download the free computer program for viewing the maps.   A Hyperlink is provided on the CD-ROM to facilitate the download of the free viewer .  Options exist for  both Windows and Apple / Macintosh systems. 

For Windows 95, 98, NT 4, 2000, XP, XP Pro

For Macintosh OS 9.x (latest version available)

Other Macintosh OS X Plug-ins

 

 

"Thanks for the map guys, it is great.  I printed some maps on waterproof paper and they are perfect."   Ted S.- Bozman, MT

"Downloading the free viewer was easy.  Its a great application to view the maps you sent.  We hiked in the Crazy Mountains and the maps let us plan our trip! thank you.  Julie B.  - Madison Wisconsin

"The price is right and so are the maps... less than what I paid for some lingerie for my wife.  The maps are actually  more sexy."  Cal T.  St Cloud Minnesota.

"Thanks for sending the CD-ROM so fast - The quad  maps are wonderful.  Its nice to see the entire area without any map seams.  Its good to know there are trusting folks like you.  Thanks!" Cally S.  Chicago, IL

"You guys are quick.  Thanks for the fast turn-around.  Its nice to view this area as a seamless map as opposed  to looking at a bunch of paper Topographic maps on the table.  Thank you mucho!"  Kim T.     Boston, MA

 

   
  Taos, Santa Fe National Forest and surrounding Area  (New Mexico) 

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